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How to Upload Files to the web
upload image - Most people have no problem downloading on the internet. You usually click a web link, then tell the browser where you should store it. But wait, how do you get a file from the computer up to the internet?
To get a file up to the internet, use FTP. That represents File Transfer Protocol.
What is FTP?
FTP is really a very simple process. The assembler language code for straightforward FTP is only a few lines long.
UploadGig - FTP software program is more elaborate needless to say. It has error correction, login and safety measures, etc.
FTP Software
upload film - Should you just want to upload a couple of files, you can use Windows Explorer to upload. It's some peculiarities. And it may take some getting used to. But once you receive the feel of it, it's not too bad.
You can also use FTP software. You can find free FTP software. Filezilla is free, and does not come with adware or other such nonsense. And delay quite well.
There is CuteFTP that a lot of people like. It is extremely user friendly.
Then you have the professional FTP for example WS-FTP Pro. If you are going to upload a lot of files, or very large files, you will want to spend a little money of a professional FTP software. At the time of this writing (December, 2008) Professional FTP software runs lower than $100 USD.
Where to upload files to?
When you have a website, you can upload your files there.
If you want to share photos with people, you may not even need FTP software. You can find websites like Photobucket that have FTP capability built in to their site. You get what you pay for, though. Photobucket has its own limits.
You can also buy "hosting". You may even want to buy a domain name. Should you just want to upload photos or another stuff to share with your mates, you can find a cheap hosting plan. You'll probably want to buy a domain name. Domains run about $20 annually or less.
How to upload the files.
Once you have a place to upload to, no matter which method of uploading you select, you will need certain information. Below is a list of information you will need for almost any FTP connection. Your host will have a few more things you will need to enter.
The FTP host: This is often an IP address (An Ip looks like 123.45.678.90) or perhaps a domain name. Sometimes preceded with "ftp." A common FTP host may appear to be: ftp.somewebsite.com
Starting or Home Folder: Your host will have to let you know this. Some common starting folders for websites are /public_html, /wwwroot, /httpdocs... There are many more. Note: You'll likely not enter any leading or trailing forward slashes (/) in your FTP configuration.
Passive or Active FTP? Try Passive FTP first if you're not sure. It is the most typical kind.
Username and password: Self-explanatory. Don't be surprised if your username looks like an email address.
The FTP Port: May very well not ever have to enter the main harbour. Port 21 is used almost universally.
